Ashwasanchalan Asana(Equastrian pose)

Ashwasanchalan Asana (Equastrian pose) is the fourth pose in the Surya Namaskar practice of twelve poses. It is done immediately after the Pada hastasana. It involves stretching the groin area and the back.

How to Practice Ashwasanchalan Asana?

1. The starting position of this pose is Pada Hastasana.


2. The hands should be touching the ground near the feet.


3. With exhalation move the right leg backwards after it is straight touch right the knee and feet to the ground.


4. Now lean your upper body forwards and bring your head up.


5. Try to extend your neck as much as possible. Try to bring the groin area forward.


6. Stay in this pose for some time with normal breathing and come out with exhalation.


7. When not practicing with Surya Namaskar, repeat the pose with left leg.


8. When this pose is practiced with Surya Namaskar usually this pose is maintained for a second or two during fast practice and upto 5 seconds for slow practice.

Benefit of Ashwasanchalan Pose

1. Relaxes the back muscles, therefore helpful in upper back stiffness and pain.


2. Makes the thighs and calf shapely and stronger


3. Stretches the pelvic region.


4. Increases concentration as balance is required.


5. Opens up blocked Sinuses. For more information on Sinus problems read Home Remedies for Sinus Infection

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